A public memorial service for the conservative political activist Charlie Kirk drew tens of thousands of people to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.
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President Trump spoke at the service, heralding Kirk as a “martyr for American freedom.” Other speakers and attendees included JD Vance, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Eric Trump, Laura Loomer, Tulsi Gabbard, Dr. Oz, Tucker Carlson, Pete Hegseth, Stephen Miller, and more. Here are 21 unforgettable photos from the memorial.
1. President Trump comforted Kirk’s widow, Erika.
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2. Mourners put their faith on full display throughout the nearly five-hour event.
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4. Of the many red hats present, this one read, “Make America Charlie Kirk.”
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5. Attendees waited outside the stadium for hours.
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6. People carried religious banners featuring Jesus Christ with Kirk.
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7. Some also wore AI T-shirts featuring Jesus embracing Kirk.
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8. The dress code was stars, stripes, and Donald Trump.
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9. Someone wheeled around a massive cross.
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10. Kirk’s fellow conservative activist, Jack Posobiec, held up a rosary during his speech.
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11. Every attendee got a sign with messages like “This is our Turning Point.”
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12. President Trump arrived on stage to fireworks.
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13. People wore “We are Charlie Kirk” bracelets, T-shirts, and more.
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14. Many mourners cried.
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16. Religious protestors outside held signs with phrases like “God does not love everyone.” They appeared to be associated with the Westboro Baptist Church.
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17. People appeared to fill up the NFL stadium, which has a capacity of up to 78,000-plus.
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18. The military color guard performed in front of a large-scale mural of Kirk.
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19. A car in the event parking lot read, “Tolerance murdered Charlie Kirk, RIP.”
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20. And finally, Erika Kirk spoke emotionally about her late husband.
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